Post-doctoral Fellow/Assistant Staff Scientist- Cardiovascular Disease
- Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
- Location: Oklahoma City, OK
- Job Number: 7147054 (Ref #: 4213801)
- Posting Date: May 25, 2023
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Overview
Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nation's oldest, most respected independent, nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF is dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases, focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimer's disease, cancer, lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nation's leaders in patents per scientist.
Located in Oklahoma City, a city that offers a dynamic and flourishing downtown area, with low cost of living, short commute times and a diversified economy, OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces since the inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplished thanks to OMRF individuals who share a unified understanding that our excellence can only be fully realized with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, onsite cafe, free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking and much more! Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro and out of state. Learn more about our benefits here.
OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Responsibilities
A postdoctoral research position is available in Dr. Jasim Ahamed’s laboratory to study the role of TGF-beta in organ fibrosis and cardiovascular disease (Antioxid Redox Signal. 2021 (PMID: 34619980); AIDS. 2020 Jun 1;34(7):989-1000 (PMID¨32167970); Blood Adv. 2019 Mar 12;3(5):777-788. (PMID: 30846427); Meyer et al. Blood 2012, 119:1064. (PMID:22134166). We are seeking individuals with experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, in vivo mouse models for cardiovascular disease, and ultrasound imaging techniques.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in a biological science, chemistry, physics or other relevant area, M.D., or equivalent.
To apply, visit https://careers-omrf.icims.com/jobs/1575/post-doctoral-fellow/job?in_iframe=1
OMRF’s excellence can only be fully realized by individuals who share our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values. OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nation's oldest, most respected independent, nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF is dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases, focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimer's disease, cancer, lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nation's leaders in patents per scientist.
Located in Oklahoma City, a city that offers a dynamic and flourishing downtown area, with low cost of living, short commute times and a diversified economy, OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces since the inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplished thanks to OMRF individuals who share a unified understanding that our excellence can only be fully realized with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, onsite cafe, free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking and much more! Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro and out of state. Learn more about our benefits here.
OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Responsibilities
A postdoctoral research position is available in Dr. Jasim Ahamed’s laboratory to study the role of TGF-beta in organ fibrosis and cardiovascular disease (Antioxid Redox Signal. 2021 (PMID: 34619980); AIDS. 2020 Jun 1;34(7):989-1000 (PMID¨32167970); Blood Adv. 2019 Mar 12;3(5):777-788. (PMID: 30846427); Meyer et al. Blood 2012, 119:1064. (PMID:22134166). We are seeking individuals with experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, in vivo mouse models for cardiovascular disease, and ultrasound imaging techniques.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in a biological science, chemistry, physics or other relevant area, M.D., or equivalent.
To apply, visit https://careers-omrf.icims.com/jobs/1575/post-doctoral-fellow/job?in_iframe=1
OMRF’s excellence can only be fully realized by individuals who share our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values. OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.
